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Replacing a Pro-Ject Tube Box ll...New table and cart: VPI Scout 1.1 with Ortofon 2M Black. Can I make a significant improvement and spend less then $1K?

larseand05-16-2017 10:25pm

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schubert Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7,386 posts 05-19-2017 at 12:23am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete For 499$ Van Alstine Vision is hard to beat ,
noromance Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,931 posts 05-19-2017 at 09:30pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Croft is excellent and you can roll tubes. The Van Alstine has a great reputation and uses ICs.
photodusty Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 100 posts 05-19-2017 at 10:41pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete BUDGIE! http://parksaudiollc.com/budgiepreamp.html roll some NOS RCA or Russian Rockets in there and it sounds really impressive. I also have a VPI Scout 1.1 and the Ortofon Bronze 2M.... db
chuckjonez Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 34 posts 05-20-2017 at 01:55am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I replaced my tube box with a Jolida JD9. $700 or upgraded for $900 new. I've been very pleased with my Mk I. If you find one used, that would be a great value.
kmp14 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1 posts 05-20-2017 at 02:42am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Hagerman Bugle 2. I have tried better, but always go back to the Bugle 2. Great pre, not only "for the price", but just great. No affiliation.

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